Category Archives: Chapters 1 & 2

Chapter 1 – Paul’s dealing with the Gentiles who are under God’s judgement for rejecting His revelation through creation
Chapter 2 – Paul’s dealing with the religious who are guilty before God because they have not lived out their knowledge of God’s ways

Romans 1:18 – 32, A People Under Judgement

Posted on April 30, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction Paul has introduced the great theme of this letter to the church in Rome earlier in chapter 1: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone … Continue reading →

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Romans 2:1 – 16, The Self-Righteous Man and God’s Judgement

Posted on April 29, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction Paul in Romans 1:18 – 32 deals with the Gentiles first, those who do not have “a Godly background”. They do not have the light of the scriptures or the ceremonies that the Jews had; they were separated from … Continue reading →

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Romans 2:17 – 3:8, Practice What You Preach

Posted on April 28, 2011 by The Contender

Introduction Paul is now turning to the third group of people that he will show are guilty before God – the outwardly religious. In Romans 1:18 – 32 Paul deals with the Gentiles who indulge in the “larger” sins. God … Continue reading →

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